Roy Leslie, baseball player, 1917-1922

Roy Leslie

Born: 8/23/1894 in Bailey, TX, USA

Died: 4/9/1972 in Sherman, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-06 | Final Game: 1922-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Roy Reid Leslie

Biography

Roy Leslie was a professional baseball player born in 1894, whose career spanned from 1917 to October 1, 1922. Primarily serving as a position player, Leslie played a total of 160 games in Major League Baseball, where he showcased a solid batting average of .266. Over his career, he recorded 148 hits, including 6 home runs and 55 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he displayed a hint of speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Competing during a transformative period in baseball's history, Leslie contributed to the game in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His ability to produce timely hits and drive in runs reflected the evolving nature of the sport during the early 1920s. While not a star player, Leslie's contributions on the field helped shape the teams he played for, and his legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
160 556 47 148 24 2 6 55 4 42 57 0.266 0.318 0.349 0.667 -1024.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 154 0 1638 70 21 118

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 154